The indigenous man and Congressman Bolsonaro - a behind-the-scenes story.

Part 1 — The captain, the bomb, the longing for the inexcusable

The reserve captain, federal deputy for Rio de Janeiro (he's from Campinas, São Paulo), hydrophobic and sociopathic Jair Bolsonaro is of unparalleled dementia and unmatched "shrewdness." I first learned of his existence in 1986, when he, afflicted with hydrophobia, demanded a salary increase by threatening to detonate a bomb in the Vila Militar de Deodoro, a neighborhood in the North Zone of Rio, where he was a student at ESAO.

The captain provokes the left and the relatives of the dead.

Shortly after his insane game, the magazine "Veja," also known as the Last Flower of Fascism, published an article about the soldier. pitbull Out of control, when he demonstrated his extreme right-wing radicalism, he was definitively detested by the general officers of the time, who considered him a madman and insubordinate, and therefore put him in jail for 15 days. 

The attitude of the command at the time, let it be clear, was not due to the captain's right-wing ideology, especially since generals are politically conservative. The main issue was the officer's insubordination, indiscipline, and conduct, which included attacking his superiors in uniform, giving unauthorized interviews, and resorting to violence because of what he considered low pay.

Former Army Minister under President Sarney, General Leônidas Pires Gonçalves, described him (in the general's official words published in the press) "as unworthy of an Army officer, due to his problematic behavior and indiscipline throughout his career." Soon after, the clueless and senseless Integralist captain went into the paid reserve. 

He then received an invitation to enter politics. Bolsonaro was elected federal deputy for several right-wing parties, such as the extinct PFL, heir to Arena, and the PRP, a small, opportunistic party. As a candidate, he received votes, primarily and for a long time, from low-ranking retired military personnel (soldiers, corporals, sergeants, warrant officers, as well as the votes of widows and humble pensioners of these low-ranking military personnel). 

Currently, it is known that for some time now, many retired military officers of high rank, and even active-duty personnel, have been voting for this politician with mediocre performance, extremist views, and a controversial parliamentary record, who longs for the times of the conflicts (which he never participated in) of the 1970s between the military governments and the armed left.

However, many military personnel and pensioners don't vote for him because they know Bolsonaro isn't serious, never has been, and never will be. The congressman longs for what he didn't participate in: the era of repression against leftist groups (just to mention that), simply because he wasn't old enough to have been there. Thank goodness. And do you know why? Because if he really is what he appears and claims to be (Bolsonaro might be a braggart), he would possibly be a member of agencies like DOI-CODI, DOPS, CISA, CENIMAR, and CIEX. Then I ask: what would he do with the prisoners?

Part 2 - The captain becomes a congressman, reporter's observations.

I am commenting on Congressman Jair Bolsonaro because I consider his political activity an offense and an act of violence against the human condition. I recall that some years ago he gave a regrettable interview to CQC, in every sense, especially at the end of what we can call a bizarre and infamous colloquium. However, I want to state one thing: soon after learning of Bolsonaro's existence, in 1986, I went to Brasília in 1988 and lived in that city for 20 long years.

Mourning Pinochet: a cheap provocation against democracy. 

In Brasília, I worked as a journalist for the mainstream press (Correio Braziliense, Jornal de Brasília, Correio do Brasil, BSB Brasil, the last two now defunct, as well as Tribuna da Imprensa - branch office) and in the public sector, always in the area of ​​politics, including covering Congress. 

As you can see, it was impossible for me not to know Captain and Congressman Jair Bolsonaro personally. I was responsible for a military column that was published in the daily newspaper "BSB Brasil". They gave me the column. I didn't ask for it. The column was called "Military Life". I had another column in the same newspaper, dedicated to civil servants. Another colleague wrote it. That was in 1991. 

Since my column was aimed at military personnel, it was obvious that one day I would meet and listen to Jair Bolsonaro—the "Captain Bomb"! I went to his office to talk about his fight for retirees, widows, and pensioners within the military. When he speaks and gets nervous, he swallows his words. Even when he calms down, he doesn't seem calm. It's as if something unexpected could suddenly happen.

His hands are restless and his gaze direct and sharp. He cursed former President Collor and his government. He insulted former President Sarney, and, as could not be otherwise, he virulently attacked the entire left. He was beginning his first of six terms and was still getting to know the Legislative House. Bolsonaro also cursed the generals and told me that they were bootlickers, cowards, that they handed the government over to civilians and that, therefore, he did not respect them. 

My column was about military life. I wrote about demands, retirements, salary increases, events, strategies for passing bills, both in labor and professional areas. I commented to my editor about Bolsonaro's words, and he told me, rightly so: "Davis, what he said to you is what he says in public, including on the floor of the plenary session." It was true.

Bolsonaro has always been offensive, ever since he threatened to detonate a bomb in Vila Militar, back in 1986. The captain has always shown himself to be intolerant, including with racial connotations, as evidenced by the video of the interview for CQC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8imZAGzO_cThe PP politician has always shown himself to be against indigenous people, quotas, the left, democracy, women, the poor, the landless, unionized or non-unionized workers, and so on. gays and any and all social groups that demand visibility, equal rights, social inclusion, and protection against aggression—in other words, the struggle for full citizenship.

Part 3 — Violence as a political activity

Thirty years after the first gubernatorial elections (1982) and the fall of the military dictatorship, the half-fascist Jair Bolsonaro continues to "wage war" in the Cold War, like a dinosaur out of his time or a retired general or colonel from the Guararapes Group, spewing quixotic hatred and mistreating social groups in the most sordid, treacherous, and cruel way possible. One could say that Jair Bolsonaro is an evil man.

A congressman carries a banner calling for the closure of Congress.

I have reasons to consider him that way. In May 2008, if I'm not mistaken, at the Foreign Relations Committee, Jair Bolsonaro abruptly and rudely interrupted the public hearing dealing with the indigenous lands of the Raposa-Serra do Sol reserve in Roraima. Present at the meeting were the Minister of Justice and current governor of Rio Grande do Sul, Tarso Genro, the governor of Roraima, José de Anchieta Júnior, members of parliament, federal police officers, the rice farmers who wanted to remain on the indigenous lands, as well as, of course, journalists and the most interested parties: the indigenous people.

It was a tense meeting, due to the different interests and protagonists. I was assigned by Congressman Urzeni Rocha, from the PSDB party of Roraima, to cover the session. The congressman defended the interests of "white men" in the region. I advised the congressman for two months. It was difficult working for him during that time, even though it was short, despite performing my duties technically and professionally, and despite being ideologically opposed to the congressman. These are the paradoxes that arise throughout life.

Radicalization was in the air. I sat in the last row of chairs in the Commission, which was very crowded, because the fight in Roraima was fierce, and, moreover, the governor of Roraima was from the DEM, the worst party in the world, which, above all, contributed greatly to the critical situation in the Amazonian state, literally on a war footing. 

As everyone knows, where the DEM (formerly UDN, Arena, PDS, PFL) treads, grass doesn't grow. It's more or less like Attila's cavalry – the king of the Huns. The PSDB is following the same path (see the failure of former governor Yeda Crusius in Rio Grande do Sul, and the leadership in São Paulo and Minas Gerais). What glory, right? Well, let's get back to the subject. I'm in the last row watching the session. When I look at the front row, I see Captain Jair Bolsonaro, the restless congressman shaking his head and glaring fiercely at the Minister of Justice, Tarso Genro. I thought: "This is going to be a disaster! The boor is here."

No sooner said than done. The captain, deemed unworthy of the Army, elected with the majority of votes from the humblest segment of the military family, begins to bellow, to vociferate, to brandish... A loud voice that tears through the space and interrupts the speech of Minister Tarso Genro, who, despite being stunned, remains calm, and hears the following provocation from the former soldier: "Terrorist!... You participated in terrorist groups"... 

The argument began. Tarso Genro said that the farmers (rice growers) had previously attacked the indigenous people and the Federal Police station. The minister countered: "This is terrorism!" Bolsonaro retorted: "Terrorists are those who invade lands!" It's the right wing always in favor of the establishment. Then the peacemakers arrived and the discussion ended, for now... An indigenous man from Roraima, very angry, who was standing behind the last row of chairs where I was sitting, threw a glass of water on Bolsonaro's back. The congressman went after the indigenous man, completely stunned and delirious—shouting.

The Legislative Police restrained him and asked the agitated parliamentarian to calm down. I looked at the deputy and noticed he was very sweaty and out of breath. He quickly left the room. He had achieved what he wanted: to offend Minister Tarso Genro, defend the ranchers (the real invaders), and perhaps delay the process of reclaiming the land by the indigenous people, which did not happen.

The Lula government wouldn't allow it. That's how things work in politics. There's no room for innocents in the Chamber. Economic groups are extremely powerful and have the unrestricted support of the commercial and private press (private in both senses, okay?). The political struggle is arduous, cruel, and exhausting. Everyone in the Committee fell silent for a few minutes. There was a pause, and the session was restarted.

Part 4 — Ideological Confusion and the Angry Right

Jair Bolsonaro is known for his aggressive behavior towards his adversaries or those he considers enemies of his values ​​or ideology. That's his conduct. He is clearly confused. His personality seems bipolar. He's a brute. I've known educated military men, some very shy in public, who were also liberal regarding their children's education and worldview.

After a heated discussion, the right-winger appears dazed and distraught.

There are civilian brutes who are just as, or even more, than Bolsonaro. If I were to make a list of these civilians, I wouldn't finish today. The thing is, the ex-military man is the worst of the worst. He has the sensitivity of an elephant in a crystal shop. However, the worst thing about him is his stupidity. Not that he's the traditional kind of stupid. It's another kind of stupidity: the lack of sensitivity, perception, and abstraction—also known as spatial and emotional intelligence. 

The stupidity of not realizing that Brazil has changed, because Brazilian society is different now, because we live in different times, and therefore it is no longer acceptable in this country, the sixth largest economy in the world, to conduct politics with violence, threats, insults, and intimidation, especially against the different ethnic and social groups, whether minorities or not, that thrive in Brazil.

Congressman Jair Bolsonaro doesn't understand that Brazil is one of the three largest (United States, India, and Brazil) and most stable democracies in the world. He understands it so poorly that I will show what he said—to anyone who wanted to hear—after the farcical and aggressive episode with the indigenous person.. 

"He's an Indian who's on the payroll here in Brasília, he came by plane, he's going to eat some pork ribs, have a beer, probably a whiskey, and maybe call someone to make his evening more pleasant. This is the Indian who comes here to talk about indigenous reserves. He should go eat some grass out there to maintain his origins."

There's no need to say anything... Don't you agree? He acts with the same contempt towards other ethnic and social groups. Our own little Mussolini, driven by hatred and intemperance, is a recurring figure.

Anyway, I've come to the conclusion that Bolsonaro achieved what he wanted. After showing intolerance towards everyone in the interview given to CQC, and thus appealing to the groups that elected him, the congressman faced problems. The Chamber's Ethics Committee and the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) subsequently requested his expulsion, which did not happen.

He realized the seriousness of his case, so much so that at the time he requested that the Ethics Committee hear him regarding the facts. To this day, however, nothing has been done against the far-right parliamentarian by the parliamentary oversight bodies concerning parliamentary decorum, which he violated dozens of times throughout his terms in office.

Finally, I have the following questions that need answering: And the indigenous man? What happened to him? Along with some reporters, I went to meet him. Without planning it, we asked: "Why did you throw water on the congressman?" The intrepid indigenous man replied: "I grabbed a glass of water and threw it on him because I didn't have an arrow!" That's it.